Tag: school

Three Questions to Ask When Choosing a School

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When we learned my husband’s job would bring our family of five to Indianapolis, one of the first questions to run through my mind...

The 2020-2021 School Year: A Letter to Parents From Teachers

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Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...

This School Year Was Tough On Everyone

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No more pencils/ No more books/ No more teacher's dirty looks/ Out for summer/ Out till fall/ We might not come/ Back at all. This...

Awards and Recognition Season: How to Navigate as a Parent

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It is that time of year again... awards and recognition season. The tradition that marks the end of another school year by recognizing a...

Back on Campus Safety Plan at The Orchard School

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The return to school during the current health crisis can make families very uncertain and anxious. The Orchard School has put into place plans,...

Indianapolis Moms School Assistance and Tutoring Resource Guide

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It’s back-to-school time here in the Indianapolis area. While that means something different for every family, Indianapolis Moms is committed to providing our families...

Tips and Tricks for Successful Virtual Learning: Advice from a Teacher

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I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...

Back to School in a Pandemic: Why Aren’t We Protecting Our...

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  I was a public school teacher for thirteen years. My kids attend public schools, and I will proudly say that if there is one...

Code Blue Blues: Active Shooter Drills in Schools

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On our recent family vacation, my daughter innocently began to discuss a Code Blue drill she had at school. Unfortunately, I knew the very drill...

The Day The School Lost My Son.

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As a parent, I have always been lead to believe that you are supposed to trust those whose sole responsibility is to take care...

Simple Valentines Ideas for the Non-Crafty Parent

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By all accounts, I should be a “Pinterest Mom.” My craft room — actually my office, since I run a business making items for...

The Mommy Wars: School Edition

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I guess I did not realize it until now, until it was my turn to decide...how much of a hot topic children's education is....

Mommy “Me” Time: Making Ourselves Better

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The first time I dropped off my son at preschool, I acted strong and gave him a big hug and kiss before he eagerly...

Kindergarten is Coming: Ways to Prepare

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Your beautiful 4, soon to be 5 year old, is playing, playing, playing. Ignoring you, inviting you, and talking to themselves, asking a thousand...